These are the notes that we started Thursday of last week. Make sure you either print or copy them for your own use!!


Romeo and Juliet Act I To Kill a Mockingbird 11.5.12
Mini research project for novel Works Cited page

Use this link to complete reading activities at home~ TKaM online version

To Kill a Mockingbird voc. words.






Monday, October 22, 2012Journal Entry: Choose one of the two entries and write a one page, double spaced entry.1. Did Poe's life experiences truly have a bearing on his work(s)? Explain.2. What is your theory on how Poe died? Explain.
Friday, October 19th, 2012
Poe Museum Poe Poe biography video Works by Edgar Allan Poe

Poe's DeathPoe's Death

You are going to investigate the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe. You need to find the following information:
  • cause of death
  • find out who he married
  • read at least two of his works
  • explore his childhood


Monday, October 15, 2012
Journal Entry for "Scarlet Ibis"

October 9th"MDG"
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 "MDG" Plot chart on google docs
https://docs.google.com/a/staff.craven.k12.nc.us/drawings/d/11SfqdeCbg9MLMpQkRm7hfy9lQm7p8UGxIQGoRTVRqN8/edit




9.28.12 FridayUpfront magazine Choose two articles to read and be ready to report out on your "findings".




9.20.12 PLOT review for Invalid's Story Google Plot chart
Sept. 10-14, 2012
The Invalid's Story p. 333 Prentice Hall Lit. book Link to an online version of Invalid Story
Mark Twain intro

"Invalid's Story"
PH self-test / online assessment web code: epa-6210

Sept. 18-19, 2012
Write an informal letter from the point of view of Thompson. Address the letter to a friend or relative and describe what occurs in the story.
  • Before you write, make a list of Thompson's personality traits.
  • Class brainstorming:
    1. Southern
    2. loud/ speaks his mind
    3. rude
    4. complains a lot
    5. up front
    6. funny/ sense of humor
    7. works on a train
    8. patient
    9. Christian (?s)
    10. creative
    11. friendly
    12. laid back/ relaxed
    13. hard worker
    14. clever

  • Refer to your list as you write, making sure that the details and language in your letter fit the traits you listed.
  • Help in writing an informal letter